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FHS UK's Department of Sociology cordially invites you to another Sociological Coffee at 2:30 p.m. seminar! This time, Fulbright scholar Lisa Moreau, M.A., will give a lecture titled "So what? Who cares? Moving from Research to Action".

Research has the potential to shape policy, improve public services, and contribute to meaningful social change - but how does that actually happen? Please join the Department of Sociology for an informal, interactive research café exploring how evidence finds its way into the real world, why some research gets used while other findings are overlooked, and how researchers can build connections that help turn knowledge into action.

You can also read the following article as a preparation for discussion: A research utilisation framework for informing global health and development policies and programmes.

Lisa Moreau is seasoned international development professional with over 35 years of experience in capacity development, NGO management, and adult learning. She has been teaching at Duke University's Sanford School of Public Policy since 2019. Much of her career as a development practitioner focused on translating research into useable tools, products, and programs.